A assesse filed ITR 4 for A.y. 2017-18 ITR 3 for a y. 2018-19 can he file again ITR 4 for a.y. 2019-20 ??
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This discussion clarifies the rules around filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) using Form 4. It highlights that if you stop filing ITR 4 for five consecutive years, you may be restricted from using it again for a period of five years. The conversation also touches upon the specific sections (44AD, 44ADA, 44AE) related to presumptive taxation that are relevant when choosing ITR 4.
Peson not filing ITR 4 (u/s 44AD) for continuous period of 5 year, can't file again ITR 4 for 5 year from year in which he file Other ITR.
So, in your case, you not filed ITR 4 for continuous period of 5 years,( Assume that you not filed ITR4 in earlier year before A.Y 2017-18 (i.e 2016-17,2015-16 ect.) So, you can't file ITR 4 up to 5 year i.e A.Y 19-20,20-21...